Description

What You'll Do:

• Configure and implement Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solutions across enterprise environments.
• Configure DIA and LEO path steering policies to optimize network performance.
• Design, implement, and validate routing policies using BGP, OSPF, and route redistribution techniques.
• Configure and troubleshoot IPsec VPN connectivity across branch, data center, and cloud environments.
• Support MPLS, internet, and hybrid connectivity architectures.
• Implement network design standards and ensure compliance with enterprise architecture requirements.
• Validate FortiGate configurations and ensure adherence to security and operational standards.
• Support migration waves, deployment activities, and network transformation initiatives.
• Participate in pilot execution, testing, and rollout activities.
• Perform rollback validation and support migration readiness assessments.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, routing, security, and performance-related issues.
• Perform connectivity validation, routing validation, and SD-WAN policy verification.
• Conduct failover testing and traffic steering validation.
• Support performance testing and network optimization activities.
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify service-impacting issues.
• Participate in hypercare support and critical incident management activities.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring network issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, knowledge articles, and configuration standards.
• Collaborate with network, cloud, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to operations and support teams.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 8 to 14 years of experience in Enterprise Networking, Network Engineering, and SD-WAN technologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with FortiGate Firewalls and Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solutions.
• Expertise in routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and route redistribution.
• Strong experience with MPLS, DIA, internet connectivity, and hybrid network environments.
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting IPsec VPN solutions.
• Strong understanding of NAT, Policy-Based Routing, and High Availability configurations.
• Experience with traffic steering, path selection, and SD-WAN optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in network monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting tools.
• Strong experience using Wireshark and packet analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of cloud connectivity and cloud networking concepts.
• Experience supporting large-scale migration, transformation, and deployment projects.
• Understanding of network security best practices and enterprise connectivity architectures.
• Experience with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer is preferred.
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Networking and Cloud VPN solutions is desirable.
• Exposure to Python, Terraform, or network automation technologies is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex technical issues in fast-paced environments

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate